Tire Blowout problems of the 1997 Toyota 4Runner

Right rear (passenger side) tire "let go" while driving down the interstate south of pueblo, CO. The tire did not blow out. Tread separation was the outer side of the tread and sidewall. Tire failure was not caused by low air pressure as all had been checked that morning (34lbs). No nails or other punctures were observed by me or the dealer. This tire failed because it was faulty. The local firestone rep assumes no responsibility for the product failure. All 4 tires were new and had about 30,000mi on them. (dot number: w272wl1499 tiresize: p265/70r18).

Consumer states vehicle experienced a tire blowout, no specific tire information given. One month after having the vehicle, a tire blew, with holes throughout it, as if someone had shot it, clearly it was a defective tire to begin with. When the dealership was notified they refused to replace the tires . The consumer was very dissatisfied with thompson dealership in how they have chosen to handle matters. Consumer is requesting immediate attention concerning matter. Briefly read other incidents occurred with in the purchasing of the vehicle. The brakes had to be replaced with only 35,000 miles on the vehicle, the sun visor fell off.

The front right tire blew while driving on the freeway. ( goodyear wrangler p265/70r16 ).